Infections

Infections are disorder in the body caused by different types of organisms- such as virus, bacteria, parasites or fungi. Several organisms live both inside and outside our bodies. Typically, they are harmless (some are even helpful) but in certain conditions, they may cause infection to the body. Symptoms Of Infections… ...Read more

Infections are disorder in the body caused by different types of organisms- such as virus, bacteria, parasites or fungi. Several organisms live both inside and outside our bodies. Typically, they are harmless (some are even helpful) but in certain conditions, they may cause infection to the body.Symptoms Of InfectionsThere is no one specific sign of an infection. Each of the infectious diseases have their own individual signs. However, general signs and symptoms of infections include:

Fever

Fatigue

Diarrhea

Coughing

Muscle aches

What causes infections?Infections can be caused by the following organisms:Bacteria: They can be responsible for ailments such as tuberculosis, strep throat, and urinary tract infections.Virus: They can cause different types of diseases ranging from mild to severe. For example, from fever to AIDS.Fungi: Majority of skin diseases like ringworms are caused by fungi. In fact, some types of fungi can infect the lung and brain.Direct contact: The simplest way to get infected is by coming in physical contact with an infected person.Risk Factors For InfectionsAlthough anyone can get infected, certain factors can increase your risk, they include:

Taking of steroid or other immune system suppressors

You have HIV/AIDS

You’re suffering from cancer

Prevention of infectionsSimply follow these steps to reduce your risk of getting infected:Vaccination: Before traveling to an area with a frequent breakdown of infections, it’s important to get vaccinated. Avoid the infection: People get infected from contact with infected human feces. This may occur through infected water or food handling.Below are rules you can follow when traveling to reduce the risk of infection:

Drink carbonated bottled water

If you cannot source bottled water, you can go for boiled water.

Avoid eating or drinking anything that has been in physical contact with someone else

Be wary of the foods you eat at food stands

Avoid ice in drinks

Going beyond in the holistic approachLouise Hay, Motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.”According to her, the main cause of infections is: Irritation, anger, annoyance.One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for healing infections is: I am love. I choose to love and approve of myself. I see others with love. Read less

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